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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.61, 40,036.37 and 17,822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.61, 40,036.37 and 17,822.13 is: 24,598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.61 : 40,036.37 = 17,822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.61/40,036.37 = 17,822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.61x = 40,036.37 × 17,822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.61x = 713,533,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,533,390.87/29,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.99

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